The job that is!! I got the call later yesterday afternoon and the paperwork is coming soon. The Principal mentioned what a similar position was paid last year and it's right at what the Man and I were hoping for, thank goodness for no negotiations- I'm horrible at them, for some reason when it comes to formal negotiations, I lack patience and confidence. However, put my with our son and mama's got it!
Anyway, so I'm teaching sixth grade next year. I'm a little nervous about the beginning of middle school antics and some of the new curriculum but I know I can do it.
The best is I have a reason to do some back to school shopping!! And I think we all know I'm not talking school supplies, however I will be picking up stuff for me room I'm sure. I've worked at Gap for years so I'm loyal to them, plus we have a ton of new stuff that came in Monday that I can't wait to try on!! The trousers are my fav, and with an employee discount- time for the mall!!
Wedding post to come later I promise!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
Job prospect
So I planned to blog about our wedding and post some pics, but honestly something else is on my mind. Something just as exciting- well almost as exciting as the wedding.
Last week I had a job interview that went REALLY well. It was for a sixth grade position at a middle school in a nearby town. Class size is smaller than my old and the teammates seem really great. The interview was Thursday afternoon and I was told that I wouldn't hear until Wednesday or Friday of this week. Well, Friday I got a call saying that I was their number one candidate and that they would check my references and let me know sometime this week. I facebooked with an old team mate and he talked with them this morning- nothing but great things to say :)
But I'm wondering when do I get the call. I should be patient and just trust that it'll happen in due time. The Man and I are so excited, it would alleviate a lot of stress and worry. We could really relax on our honeymoon knowing that I have a teaching job to come home to. My other two references are great I'm not really worried about them, although I did have a bad dream the principal got me confused with another new teacher this year who had A LOT of issues and gave me a horrible review- this principal is spacey enough to do this. It was a crazy nightmare I know.
Okay, I feel a bit better. Time to go through some wedding pictures and put away some gifts and finish thank you's. Fingers crossed!!!
Last week I had a job interview that went REALLY well. It was for a sixth grade position at a middle school in a nearby town. Class size is smaller than my old and the teammates seem really great. The interview was Thursday afternoon and I was told that I wouldn't hear until Wednesday or Friday of this week. Well, Friday I got a call saying that I was their number one candidate and that they would check my references and let me know sometime this week. I facebooked with an old team mate and he talked with them this morning- nothing but great things to say :)
But I'm wondering when do I get the call. I should be patient and just trust that it'll happen in due time. The Man and I are so excited, it would alleviate a lot of stress and worry. We could really relax on our honeymoon knowing that I have a teaching job to come home to. My other two references are great I'm not really worried about them, although I did have a bad dream the principal got me confused with another new teacher this year who had A LOT of issues and gave me a horrible review- this principal is spacey enough to do this. It was a crazy nightmare I know.
Okay, I feel a bit better. Time to go through some wedding pictures and put away some gifts and finish thank you's. Fingers crossed!!!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Thursday before the wedding
So I wasn't going to post about this day but after talking with a close friend who's getting married this month- organizing isn't her forte so I told her I'd share.
My matron of honor came over and we did the tedious little stuff. We put together the out of town bags, organized them by hotel, we bagged all the cookies and got those baskets ready, we tied all the programs and got those baskets ready. I know my wedding was more DIY so most brides don't have to worry about all this, but to truly make our wedding a reflection of us we did a lot of things on our own.
I also packed everything we would need at the ceremony house and for our hotel after the wedding. The best thing I did that really helped someone like me- a list maker- was have a checklist for each of the areas I needed. I made a checklist for packing, I had a checklist for things I needed to do leading up to the wedding. I know, I know, you can find these all over the place, but this was the tedious stuff like- finish laundry before guests come, vacuum, haircut for our son.
This was our big work day so that starting Friday I could have easier days without worry. That was the plan. Of course little things popped up, nothing too daunting but there are small things that you just have to brush off and ask yourself will it make or break your day? If not, forget about it.
My matron of honor came over and we did the tedious little stuff. We put together the out of town bags, organized them by hotel, we bagged all the cookies and got those baskets ready, we tied all the programs and got those baskets ready. I know my wedding was more DIY so most brides don't have to worry about all this, but to truly make our wedding a reflection of us we did a lot of things on our own.
I also packed everything we would need at the ceremony house and for our hotel after the wedding. The best thing I did that really helped someone like me- a list maker- was have a checklist for each of the areas I needed. I made a checklist for packing, I had a checklist for things I needed to do leading up to the wedding. I know, I know, you can find these all over the place, but this was the tedious stuff like- finish laundry before guests come, vacuum, haircut for our son.
This was our big work day so that starting Friday I could have easier days without worry. That was the plan. Of course little things popped up, nothing too daunting but there are small things that you just have to brush off and ask yourself will it make or break your day? If not, forget about it.
Friday, July 31, 2009
The wedding post
It's official- WE'RE MARRIED!
The day was beautiful, we a super quick shower a couple minutes after beginning our pictures but it lasted about 10 minutes and made the gardens just pop with color. Instead of just rambling it'll be easier to give a break down of the days. I'll be posting more throughout the next couple days but I have some random things set up throughout today.
Rehearsal dinner: Being that we had such a large kid population we had the rehearsal dinner at the same site as our wedding. The tent was put up we had plenty of tables and chairs. The Man's parents had our favorite ribs and chicken catered in, with juicy watermelon as dessert- YUM! Our rehearsal went super quick being that we had such a small wedding party. Our pastor/ the Man's uncle was so great! We concluded the evening with a fireworks show- SO much fun!
The Man and I had previously planned to be together the night before the wedding. We didn't have any reservations about the wedding day, it was just more of a comfort, help each other sleep. Neither one of us sleep well without the other and by Friday night I really needed a good nights sleep. By the time we made it home it was time to crash. After a quick shower we were off to bed.
Note to future brides- Take time to really talk to everyone on your rehearsal day. The setting is much more relaxed, there's less people trying to get your attention, and you're not competing with all the other aspects of your wedding day.
More to come later :)
The day was beautiful, we a super quick shower a couple minutes after beginning our pictures but it lasted about 10 minutes and made the gardens just pop with color. Instead of just rambling it'll be easier to give a break down of the days. I'll be posting more throughout the next couple days but I have some random things set up throughout today.
Rehearsal dinner: Being that we had such a large kid population we had the rehearsal dinner at the same site as our wedding. The tent was put up we had plenty of tables and chairs. The Man's parents had our favorite ribs and chicken catered in, with juicy watermelon as dessert- YUM! Our rehearsal went super quick being that we had such a small wedding party. Our pastor/ the Man's uncle was so great! We concluded the evening with a fireworks show- SO much fun!
The Man and I had previously planned to be together the night before the wedding. We didn't have any reservations about the wedding day, it was just more of a comfort, help each other sleep. Neither one of us sleep well without the other and by Friday night I really needed a good nights sleep. By the time we made it home it was time to crash. After a quick shower we were off to bed.
Note to future brides- Take time to really talk to everyone on your rehearsal day. The setting is much more relaxed, there's less people trying to get your attention, and you're not competing with all the other aspects of your wedding day.
More to come later :)
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Catch up
How is it that I can make time to follow-up on my favorite blogs, but not write my own. Hmmm,
This morning I was supposed to teach swim lessons. I might not have mentioned that, but I've been swimming since sixth grade, teaching lessons since eighth and I coached in and after high school. Swimming I know pretty well. Anyways, for the last three summers I've been using the Man's bosses home pool to teach lessons. The Man works at a Pool and Spa place, small family business that does work all around our area. His boss and wife are really nice and they've been kind enough to let me use their pool. Last summer I was sure it was going to be my last, but with my altered schedule I had seven days open. I got my two favorite families all lined up. Sure enough last night the boss' wife calls, their teenage daughter decided to have a sleep over and they're going to camp out- THANKS!
The Man and I keep talking that when we buy our house we'll look at building a pool. Our city is perfect for private lessons so we'd pay it off in a summer or two. We just have to buy a house, which means I just have to get a job. The Man who's very calm about the whole situation knows that it will all work out, deep down I know that it will too. I'm just ready to get started.
Wedding wise:
This week I'm starting to work on our programs, again a DIY project. I think that's part of my favorite aspect of our wedding. We're doing so much ourselves, there's meaning behind it all. At times it's consuming, but I love all of it.
I'm also going to practice making the cookies for our favors. We have a couple of different sugar cookie recipes that should be good. Only 400 some to make!
This morning I was supposed to teach swim lessons. I might not have mentioned that, but I've been swimming since sixth grade, teaching lessons since eighth and I coached in and after high school. Swimming I know pretty well. Anyways, for the last three summers I've been using the Man's bosses home pool to teach lessons. The Man works at a Pool and Spa place, small family business that does work all around our area. His boss and wife are really nice and they've been kind enough to let me use their pool. Last summer I was sure it was going to be my last, but with my altered schedule I had seven days open. I got my two favorite families all lined up. Sure enough last night the boss' wife calls, their teenage daughter decided to have a sleep over and they're going to camp out- THANKS!
The Man and I keep talking that when we buy our house we'll look at building a pool. Our city is perfect for private lessons so we'd pay it off in a summer or two. We just have to buy a house, which means I just have to get a job. The Man who's very calm about the whole situation knows that it will all work out, deep down I know that it will too. I'm just ready to get started.
Wedding wise:
This week I'm starting to work on our programs, again a DIY project. I think that's part of my favorite aspect of our wedding. We're doing so much ourselves, there's meaning behind it all. At times it's consuming, but I love all of it.
I'm also going to practice making the cookies for our favors. We have a couple of different sugar cookie recipes that should be good. Only 400 some to make!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Another giveaway!
How cute are these?
Just lovely at http://justlovelykatherine.blogspot.com/
is celebrating her 100th post by giving one of these monogram wall art pieces away. I'm pretty sure if I don't win I might be looking to buy one for our future house. I love monograms, very southern. Which I need more of in our northern world. They are available on etsy which is one of my new favorite shopping sites! They have everything for great prices.
More to come tomorrow! I swear.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Fun give away!
Real quick Megan over at Pretty in Pink Megan is giving away a custom designed header by Front Porch designs. I checked out her site at there are LOTS of cute things, I love, love the stationary.
Be sure to check out Megan's blog: http://prettyinpinkmegan.com
Be sure to check out Megan's blog: http://prettyinpinkmegan.com
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